LVN Ethical Standards & Legal Responsibilities 4

Question 1

An LVN suspects a patient is being abused by a family caregiver. Under mandatory reporting laws, the LVN must:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to the appropriate authority without needing proof

Answer

Mandatory reporters must report suspected abuse to the appropriate agency based on reasonable suspicion alone; proof is not required.

Question 2

Which scenario best illustrates the ethical principle of justice in nursing?

Accepted Answer

An LVN provides equal quality care regardless of a patient's ability to pay

Answer

Justice requires fair and equitable distribution of care and resources without discrimination or personal bias.

Question 3

An LVN administers a medication and the patient experiences a severe adverse reaction. The nurse's notes should reflect:

Accepted Answer

The medication given, the patient's reaction, interventions taken, and provider notification

Answer

Accurate and complete documentation of the event, response, and communication is both a legal and professional obligation.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a nurse practice act (NPA)?

Accepted Answer

To define the scope of practice and protect public safety

Answer

The Nurse Practice Act in each state defines the legal scope of nursing practice and exists primarily to protect the public from unsafe practitioners.

Question 5

A patient has a DNR order on file. The patient goes into cardiac arrest and a family member demands that CPR be started. The LVN should:

Accepted Answer

Honor the DNR order and provide comfort measures

Answer

A valid DNR order reflects the patient's wishes and must be honored even over family objections; the legal document takes precedence.

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LVN Ethical Standards & Legal Responsibilities 4